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Industry Group Taps Clorox for Annual HER Award in Honor of Mother's Day CHICAGO, May 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Clorox Company is the recipient of the 2009 H.E.R. Award, an annual accolade of achievement from the Marketing to Moms Coalition. Recognizing companies that honor, empower and respect mothers through products and marketing campaigns, this award is given annually in honor of Mother's Day by the nonprofit industry organization. "Most people realize that moms buy the...

Bay Area Company Offers Reward for Tips Leading to Outhouse Arsonist Arrest SAN FRANCISCO, March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- San Francisco residents are restless and investigators are baffled. Since November 2008, nearly 30 portable toilets have been set ablaze throughout the city, leaving a charred trail of waste. With more than an estimated $50,000 in property damage and potential fire hazards, this is no bathroom joke. Because the Oakland-based company is dedicated to clean toilets and...

- Nominate Your Animal Hero Beginning March 9 - SILVER SPRING, Md., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal Planet is once again launching its annual search for HERO OF THE YEAR, a competition now in its fourth year. In partnership with the makers of Fresh Step(R) Litter, HERO OF THE YEAR is a nationwide search and celebration of animal advocates who demonstrate extraordinary effort, talent and spirit in support of animals in their community. Beginning March 9, 2009, the general public is...

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The flu season will likely hit hardest in just a few weeks, according to reports from the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which means now is the time for parents and teachers to take action to help reduce the spread of germs. The classroom is a key front on the battle against the spread of germs, particularly since twenty percent of the nation is currently attending or working at a school(1). In fact, a child can touch...

ISELIN, N.J., Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Maidenform Brands, Inc. (NYSE: MFB), a global branded marketer of intimate apparel, is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Karen M. Rose as the Chairman of the Board, succeeding Thomas J. Ward who retired as Chairman, as previously announced, effective January 5, 2009. Ms. Rose was formerly the Chief Financial Officer of the Clorox Company. She joined Clorox in 1978 and over the years occupied a number of management...

-- Ohio Resident Jacci Moss Named CAT HERO OF THE YEAR -- SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal Planet and the makers of Fresh Step(R) litter announce Eileen McCaughern, of Bethany, Conn., as HERO OF THE YEAR in the third annual campaign recognizing people who have demonstrated extraordinary service for the welfare of animals. Additionally, Jacci Moss from Defiance, Ohio has been named the CAT HERO OF THE YEAR. Both winners will be announced on December 11 during Animal...

The Clorox Company (NYSE:CLX) today announced that strong top-line growth and cost savings drove robust earnings results for its first quarter, which ended Sept 30. "I'm extremely pleased with our performance for the quarter, particularly given pressure on the consumer in this difficult economic environment," said Chairman and CEO Don Knauss. "We delivered strong sales growth, on top of a high level of growth in the year-ago quarter, and strong earnings growth. Overall, our brands are healthy...

Do you have an idea to change the world? Now's your chance! The Brita Products Company is challenging college students nationwide to put their environmental passion into action and develop programs to green their campuses. The College FilterForGood Eco-Challenge aims to empower eco-conscious students to create projects that improve the environment on their campuses. Five college students will be chosen to each receive a $10,000 grant to bring their ideas to life. Proposals will be evaluated...

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Chemicals industry industry is available in its catalogue. US Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Chemicals Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p091959/US-Industrial-and-Institutional-Cleaning-Chemicals-Market.html Food safety, infection control to boost US demand for industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals In the wake of widespread reports abouttainted food supplies and ongoingconcerns about disease...

The Clorox Company has introduced the new Green Works Dishwashing Liquid. The new product marks the first line extension since the Green Works brand was launched in early 2008. According to the company, Green Works Dishwashing Liquid cuts through messes like greasy cooked-on and baked-on food. It is safe on a variety of cooking and eating surfaces, including plastic, stainless steel, copper, aluminum, glass and porcelain, the company said. Clorox has further said that the dishwashing liquid...